CA.I.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management
Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight.
Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight.
Bottom line
When inoperative equipment is found during a preflight inspection or prior to departure, the decision should be to cancel the flight, obtain maintenance prior to flight, or to defer the item or equipment. The inoperative item shall be deactivated or removed and an INOPERATIVE placard placed near the appropriate switch, control, or indicator.
FAA references
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- 14 CFR 91.213 (Inoperative instruments and equipment.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- PHAK ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 2 (pp. 2-2–2-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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